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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Five .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What three words of advice does the distinguished female author give to the unnamed narrator after they hug their goodbyes?
(a) Take no chances.
(b) Do it all.
(c) Be very careful.
(d) Read the horoscope.

2. On what day of the week does the unnamed narrator arrive at his residency house?
(a) Friday.
(b) Monday.
(c) Tuesday.
(d) Thursday.

3. On the day the unnamed narrator ventures out to the Marfa Book Company, he has "gone more than" how many "weeks without really speaking to anyone" (175)?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 6.
(d) 2.

4. What percentage of the unnamed narrator's bill at the hospital in Part Three is covered by his insurance?
(a) 0.
(b) 20.
(c) 50.
(d) 70.

5. How old is the third-grader named Roberto?
(a) 6.
(b) 8.
(c) 9.
(d) 7.

Short Answer Questions

1. Roberto tells the unnamed narrator that he has a recurring dream about what future event?

2. The unnamed narrator recalls that the poet Wallace Stevens had inspired how many of Bernard's favorite poets, including Bronk?

3. In Part Four, the unnamed narrator begins a writers' residency in which Texas city?

4. The unnamed narrator's residency house is located across the street from which poet's former home?

5. How many hours does it take for Michael to drive the unnamed narrator from the airport to his residency house?

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